Leviticus 14:12
Leviticus 14:12 in Multiple Translations
Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.
And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:
And the priest shall take one of the he-lambs, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before Jehovah:
And the priest is to take one of the male lambs and give it as an offering for wrongdoing, and the log of oil, waving them for a wave offering before the Lord;
The priest will take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, together with the log of olive oil; and he will wave them before the Lord as a wave offering.
Then the Priest shall take one lambe, and offer him for a trespasse offering, and the pint of oyle, and shake the to and from before the Lord.
and the priest hath taken the one he-lamb, and hath brought it near for a guilt-offering, also the log of oil, and hath waved them — a wave offering before Jehovah.
“The priest shall take one of the male lambs, and offer him for a trespass offering, with the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.
And the priest shall take one he-lamb, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before the LORD.
He shall take a. lamb, and offer it for a trespass offering with the sextary of oil: and having offered all before the Lord,
“Then the priest must take one of the male lambs and lift it up, along with the olive oil, in front of me, to be a guilt offering—an offering for his being guilty for not giving to me the things that he was required to give me.
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:12
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 14:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
- Sermons on Leviticus 14:12
Context — Cleansing from Skin Diseases
12Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.
13Then he is to slaughter the lamb in the sanctuary area where the sin offering and burnt offering are slaughtered. Like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; it is most holy. 14The priest is to take some of the blood from the guilt offering and put it on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 29:24 | Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering. |
| 2 | Leviticus 6:6–7 | Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock. In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.” |
| 3 | Leviticus 8:27–29 | He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and waved them before the LORD as a wave offering. Then Moses took these from their hands and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering. This was an ordination offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. He also took the breast—Moses’ portion of the ram of ordination—and waved it before the LORD as a wave offering, as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Leviticus 5:2–3 | Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. |
| 5 | Leviticus 5:18–19 | He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. It is a guilt offering; he was certainly guilty before the LORD.” |
| 6 | Leviticus 5:6–7 | and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. |
| 7 | Isaiah 53:10 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. |
Leviticus 14:12 Summary
This verse is talking about a special ceremony to help someone who has been sick with leprosy become clean again in God's eyes. The priest takes a lamb and some olive oil and waves them before God as a symbol of giving the sacrifice to Him, similar to what is described in Exodus 29:24. This ceremony is important because it shows how God wants us to be pure and clean, both inside and out, as seen in Psalm 51:7, and it reminds us that God is the one who heals and restores us, as seen in Psalm 103:2-5. By following God's instructions, we can be restored to a right relationship with Him, as seen in Romans 5:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the guilt offering in Leviticus 14:12?
The guilt offering is a sacrifice to atone for sin and to restore the person's relationship with God, as seen in Leviticus 7:1-10, and is an important part of the cleansing ritual for those who have been healed of leprosy, as described in Leviticus 14:1-32.
Why does the priest wave the lamb and olive oil as a wave offering before the Lord?
The wave offering is a symbolic act of giving the offering to God, and it signifies the dedication of the sacrifice to Him, similar to the wave offering in Exodus 29:24, where the priest waves the breast of the ram before the Lord.
What is the significance of the log of olive oil in this verse?
The log of olive oil represents the anointing and healing power of God, as seen in James 5:14, where the elders anoint the sick with oil and pray for their healing, and it is used in the cleansing ritual to symbolize the restoration of the person's health and spiritual well-being.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Leviticus?
This verse is part of the larger theme of Leviticus, which is to provide instructions for the Israelites on how to maintain their relationship with God and to restore their ritual purity, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7:38, where the various types of offerings and sacrifices are described.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of atoning for sin and restoring our relationship with God?
- How does the wave offering in this verse reflect the idea of giving our lives and all we have to God, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
- What does the use of the log of olive oil in this verse reveal about God's desire to heal and restore us, both physically and spiritually, as seen in Psalm 103:2-5?
- How can we apply the principles of this verse to our own lives, in terms of seeking forgiveness and restoration from God, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:12
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 14:12
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12
Sermons on Leviticus 14:12
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(Spain) the Supply of the Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony about his wife and daughter battling cancer. Despite the hardships, he emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's wi |
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Doctrine of the Lamb - Part 2 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of Isaiah 53 and the role of the Lamb in the redemption of humanity. He highlights seven key points from the scripture: the |
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The Last Revival by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having faith that drives out fear. He quotes Isaiah 54:4, which reassures believers that they will not be ashamed or repro |
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Satan the Arch Rebel by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Job and how Satan tempted him to renounce God. The preacher highlights how Satan used Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, t |
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The Israel of God - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine heart relationship with God. He uses the analogy of a tree that appears to be real but is hollow on the in |
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Forgiveness - Part 2 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for God's mercy and forgiveness by humbly acknowledging our sins and coming to Him in repentance. It contrasts the att |
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The Vine and the Branches by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man who mistreats grapes, showing a lack of understanding and appreciation for their delicacy. The speaker then uses this story t |






